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*The use of an anoscope to visually inspect the anus, anal canal, and internal sphincter | |||
*Helpful in identifying causes of rectal bleeding | |||
**Up to 50% of rectal bleeding is falsely attributed to hemorrhoids when internal examination is not used<ref>Gudur A, Shanmuganandamurthy D, Szep Z, Poggio JL. An Update on the Current Role of High Resolution Anoscopy in Patients With Anal Dysplasia. Anticancer Res. 2019 Jan;39(1):17-23.</ref> | |||
==Indications== | ==Indications== | ||
Revision as of 16:36, 18 August 2021
Overview
- The use of an anoscope to visually inspect the anus, anal canal, and internal sphincter
- Helpful in identifying causes of rectal bleeding
- Up to 50% of rectal bleeding is falsely attributed to hemorrhoids when internal examination is not used[1]
Indications
Contraindications
Equipment Needed
Procedure
Complications
See Also
External Links
References
- ↑ Gudur A, Shanmuganandamurthy D, Szep Z, Poggio JL. An Update on the Current Role of High Resolution Anoscopy in Patients With Anal Dysplasia. Anticancer Res. 2019 Jan;39(1):17-23.